Stacy

Tkachyk

Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology, currently at NOSM
Kenora, ON

I chose to attend Lakehead University because it is the closest University in Ontario to my hometown and I was intrigued by the smaller class sizes. I wanted to know my professors and not be “just another student”. I found that knowing my professors facilitated my ability to learn and I was not afraid to ask questions. Moreover, when I applied to medical school, I was able to get a great letter of support from one of my professors. The letter was able to show my academic credibility as well as some personal characteristics that other professors from larger schools may not be able to witness. As a result of having smaller class sizes, I also became really close with my classmates. By the time I graduated, my classmates felt more like family as we had bonded both in and out of the classroom.

In terms of the Kinesiology program at Lakehead University, I really enjoyed the hands-on approach and variety of subjects. The Kinesiology program teaches you about healthy lifestyles and requires active participation. There were also opportunities for classmates to teach new activities and sports to each other. A few classes even involved reaching into the community to learn about programs and development. Therefore, Kinesiology also taught me how to work with people from different backgrounds and lifestyles in order to be successful. Socially, Lakehead University has much to offer. There are many sports and fitness clubs, a large pub, and many coffee shops. I was able to meet many people from a variety of programs through such venues. Furthermore, Thunder Bay has much to offer in terms of entertainment and adventure, and is fairly easy to navigate. Ultimately, I really enjoyed being a student at Lakehead University and I believe my experiences helped to prepare me for my future in medicine.